Swan Point, Tasmania — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Swan Point, in the West Tamar Council local government area.
| Locality | Swan Point |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | West Tamar Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.26093 |
| Longitude | 146.96272 |
| Population | 280 |
| Density | 162.8 /km² |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 7275 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 183 km north |
Swan Point is a locality in the West Tamar Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 280. The locality covers an area of 1.7 km², giving a population density of about 162.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 183 km north of Hobart. Swan Point is located at 41.2609°S, 146.9627°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7275. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Swan Point unfolds along the eastern banks of the Tamar River, a place where the land gently slopes towards the water. It lies 24.2 km north-west of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 322°T), and is situated 14.1 km north-north-west of Legana. Here, the air carries the clean scent of salt and eucalypt, a constant reminder of the surrounding natural beauty. Rolling hills, often cloaked in a soft green hue from grazing pastures, give way to the wider, shimmering expanse of the river, which acts as a broad, blue artery through the landscape. The sky above Swan Point frequently boasts a dramatic clarity, particularly in the late afternoon, when the light seems to deepen, casting long, painterly shadows across the fields and the tranquil waters.
Historically, Swan Point has been shaped by the fertile land and its proximity to the river, a natural highway for early settlers and continued commerce. The local economy, still largely underpinned by agriculture and viticulture, benefits from the rich, alluvial soils deposited by the Tamar. Vineyards, their rows meticulously tended, now share the landscape with traditional grazing properties, creating a picturesque blend of cultivated and wild beauty. The river itself remains a vital presence, not only for its economic contribution through boating and fishing but also as a tranquil focal point for the residents of Swan Point, offering a quiet, unhurried pace of life that feels deeply connected to the rhythms of the water and the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Swan Point, Tasmania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Swan Point, in the West Tamar Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Swan Point includes the postcode (7275), telephone area code (03), and local government area (West Tamar Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Swan Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |